Toward a participatory model of peace education: the case of Timor-Leste

This paper examines the effectiveness of participatory learning in post-conflict environments. It is a case study of post-conflict peace education in Timor-Leste. Using a set of qualitative methods, the study reveals the barriers as well as advantages in adopting participatory models of learning in peace education. It argues that the benefits of adopting participatory learning outweigh the risks. Thus providing an account of the effectiveness of participatory learning as post-conflict peace education in Timor-Leste